BR 25778 Mk 1 Corridor Second built 1961

BR 25778 Mk 1 Corridor Second built 1961

BR 25778 Mk 1 Corridor Second built 1961
BR 25778 Mk 1 Corridor Second built 1961

 

Present Location Coalport Station
County Location Telford & Wrekin
Designed For BR
Build Location Derby
Built by BR
Diagram number 146
Lot number 30685
Type SK
First Number 25778
Later Numbers 18778, TCL 99168, E25778 NEW CENTURY LOUNGE
Present Number W25778
Gauge 4ft 8 1/2in
Wheel Arrangement 4-w bogies
Original Underframe Yes
Original Bogies/Wheelsets Yes
Additional Notes P 1989 by Travelling College: converted to office/saloon. New Century Lounge. Bluebell 12/93, Llangollen 1997, Mid-Hants 8/99 for "Medstead Millennium Train". Coalport Station late 2003: luxury B&B accommodation. BR(W) livery. Joined 6/07 by 26014 (qv).
External Structural Condition Good
Internal Structural Condition Good
Underframe Condition Poor and Incomplete
External Finish Good
Internal Finish Good
Degree of External Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of Internal Originality Conversion/rebuild/reproduction
Degree of Underframe/Running Gear Originality Some replaced/reproduced material
Degree of External Authenticity Fair
Degree of Internal Authenticity None
Degree of Underframe Authenticity Fair
Rarity Many
Historical Importance no Immediate Importance/Not Applicable
Storage Open
Operating No
Survey Date 04/09/2007
Surveyor David Wigley
Photo Date 04/09/2007
Photo by David Wigley
At Risk No
Date Record Last Updated 10/04/2016


 

 










 



 

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